The film is described as "a tense, intimate drama about a gay teacher at an elite private school accused of misconduct with a male student." Harner and Jakson will play life partners, and will be joined by Illeana Douglas, Julia Ormond and Chris Bert.

Harner's theatre credits include: Serenading Louie, Our Town, and The Gingerbread House. Jackson (Xanadu, Finian's Rainbow), who is set to star in season 2 of GLEE, was recently on television in 30 Rock.